Introduction to the Devout Life

. . .[F]or that Love, while shining on the soul we call grace, which makes us acceptable to His Divine Majesty; when it strengthens us to do well, it is called Charity; but when it attains its fullest perfection, in which it not only leads us to do well, but to act carefully, diligently, and promptly, then it is called Devotion.

Help me to strive for the perfection of charity that is the mission of my motherhood! Embed in me a deep desire to go beyond the self-sustaining minimum and to engage in acts of love with my whole heart and soul such that my children will know that I am devoted to them and to You, my Savior!